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To approve the write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k (Quarter 3 2023/24)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 12/02/2024
Effective from: 20/02/2024
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing authorise the write-off of £21,993.48 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Deborah Greenwood
To agree funding allocations for the Positive Futures for Young People Fund April 2024 – March 2026.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Decision published: 09/01/2024
Effective from: 17/01/2024
Decision:
That the Leader of the Council approves the recommendations for the ‘Positive Futures for Young People Fund’ grants programme for the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2026 as set out in paragraphs 17 to 21 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Eva Gomez
Write off of housing benefit overpayment over £5,000 but under £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy & Finance
Decision published: 15/12/2023
Effective from: 16/12/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet member for Communities, Democracy and Finance approves the write-off of the debts detailed in Appendix 1 of the report, totalling £396,276.45 (multiple write-offs).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Charlotte Crane
Write off of council tax debts over £5,000 but under £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy & Finance
Decision published: 05/12/2023
Effective from: 13/12/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy and Finance approves the write-off of the debts detailed in Appendix 1 of the closed report totalling £245,758.51 (multiple write-offs).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Charlotte Crane
To approve the contract award for the CCTV Upgrade
Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth
Decision published: 28/11/2023
Effective from: 06/12/2023
Decision:
That the award of the contract for the council’s CCTV upgrade to Tyco Fire and Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd, for a period of 3 years commencing 1 December 2023, with no extension periods, and a total estimated value of £2.75 million, be approved.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
To approve the offer of a community partner grant programme to support delivery of the Sustainable Food Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Decision due date: 11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
To approve the write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 06/11/2023
Effective from: 14/11/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing authorises the write-off of £71,413.21 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Deborah Greenwood
Approval of the award of the stage 2 contract to construct Phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services
Decision published: 01/11/2023
Effective from: 09/11/2023
Decision:
That the Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services approves the award for the main works contract for Phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich to Neilcott Construction Limited for a contract sum of no more than £11,450,000 for a period of 50 weeks commencing on 27 November 2023, subject to the Department for Education confirming the funding.
Wards affected: Goose Green;
Lead officer: Claire Boadu
Approve grant funding from the Thriving High Streets Fund.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Business
Decision published: 28/09/2023
Effective from: 06/10/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Business agrees to the award of £109,449 of grant funding from the Thriving High Streets Fund. The projects recommended for award are set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Nazmin Yeahia
To award capital grant awards to community groups applying to round 3 of the ASOL grant.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks
Decision published: 16/08/2023
Effective from: 24/08/2023
Decision:
That the 10 organisations listed in Table 3 of the report be awarded the funding set out in Table 3 of the report (a total of £101,854) to deliver their projects under the Active Southwark Olympic Legacy Grant scheme to support residents to be more physically active.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
The write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k (Quarter 1 2023/24) was approved.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 04/08/2023
Effective from: 12/08/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Approves the parking enforcement protocol
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets
Decision published: 31/07/2023
Effective from: 08/08/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air & Streets approves the parking enforcement protocol.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Wade
To implement non-strategic traffic and highway improvements including parking regime changes.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets
Decision published: 26/07/2023
Effective from: 03/08/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air & Streets
1. Considers and approves the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements and complementary Streetspace measures, detailed in the appendices to this report and summarised in Table 1.
2. Notes the highway measures are subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.
3. Instructs officers to proceed with the making of the permanent TMOs which fully support the Council’s Streets for People aspirations.
Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; Camberwell Green; Champion Hill; Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Wood; Goose Green; London Bridge & West Bermondsey; North Bermondsey; North Walworth; Nunhead & Queen's Road; Old Kent Road; Peckham Rye; Rotherhithe; Rye Lane; South Bermondsey; St Giles;
Lead officer: Dale Foden
Approval of contract award
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services
Decision published: 25/07/2023
Effective from: 25/07/2023
Decision:
1. That the Strategic Director, Children and Adult Services in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees formalises the prior approval to award the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Bus contract to Healthcare and Transport Services (HATS),for a period of two years from 1 September 2023 with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.
2. That the Strategic Director, Children and Adult Services and Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees, note the estimated value of this contract is £6.6 million with a lifetime value of £10.1 million if the 12 month extension option is agreed.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Contract variation approval
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services
Decision published: 18/07/2023
Effective from: 26/07/2023
Decision:
That the Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services;
1. Approves the variation of the contract with John F Hunt Regeneration Limited for demolition and enabling works for The Charter School East Dulwich Phase 2 by £887,402 excluding VAT for the additional costs to the end of June 2023.
2. Approves the variation of the contract with John F Hunt Regeneration Limited for demolition and enabling works for The Charter School East Dulwich Phase 2 by £101,242 excluding VAT for security and scaffolding costs to the end of October 2023.
Wards affected: Goose Green;
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
The cabinet member approved the recommendations outlined in the report.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets
Decision published: 04/07/2023
Effective from: 12/07/2023
Wards affected: Old Kent Road; Peckham;
Lead officer: Dale Foden
Approval of award of the contract for the supply of temporary modular teaching accommodation for phase 2
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services
Decision published: 03/07/2023
Effective from: 11/07/2023
Decision:
That the Strategic Director, Children and Adult Services;
1. Approves the award of The Charter School East Dulwich phase 2 temporary teaching accommodation contract to REDS10 Ltd. in the sum of £689,085.50 for a period of 13 months commencing July 2023.
2. Notes that £185,058.87 of the costs relate to the Autism Spectrum Disorder resource and will be funded from agreed council budgets.
Wards affected: Goose Green;
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
To consider the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets
Decision published: 26/06/2023
Effective from: 04/07/2023
Decision:
1. That the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements and complementary streetspace measures for Kingswood Estate, incorporating Dulwich Wood Primary School and as detailed in the appendices of this report, be considered and approved.
2. That it be noted that the implementation to be subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.
3. That officers be instructed to proceed with the making of the permanent Traffic Management Order (TMO).
4. That it be noted that the scheme supports the Council’s Streets for People aspirations.
Wards affected: Dulwich Wood;
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
To approve the recommended grant allocations for the Food and Fun Summer 2023 holiday programme
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 23/06/2023
Effective from: 01/07/2023
Decision:
1. That the use of £806,674 for 37 providers identified for the Summer of Food and Fun Holiday Programme as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme for 2023, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved by the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing.
2. That the use of the remaining £105,000 of the summer grants budget to support providers to make places available for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities be approved by the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
To approve the procurement strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy and Finance May - Jul 2023
Decision published: 20/06/2023
Effective from: 29/06/2023
Decision:
That the procurement strategy in this report for the delivery of a Council for the Voluntary Sector (CVS), infrastructure and volunteering, through a single supplier negotiation with Community Southwark for a total annual sum of £401,283 over a period of up to five years (4+1 years) 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029, making a total fixed contract sum of £2,006,415, be approved.
Lead officer: Jessica Leech
For cabinet to approve the recommendations of the Keeping Education Strong Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/06/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/06/2023
Effective from: 22/06/2023
Decision:
Kate Wooder, executive headteacher, Snowsfields and Tower Bridge primary schools and Sarah Beard, executive headteacher of Bessemer Grange were in attendance to provide their comments.
RESOLVED:
1. That the following next steps be agreed:
a. That the council continues to have discussions with the schools, MATs or Diocesan bodies concerned for the following schools about reducing their published admission number (PAN):
i. Bessemer Grange Primary School
ii. Goose Green Primary School
iii. Grange Primary School
iv. Rye Oak Primary School
v. St Francis Roman Catholic Primary School
vi. St Joseph’s Camberwell Catholic Infants School
vii. St Paul’s Church of England Academy.
That it be noted, as regards changes to the published admission number of a school, these can be made by the relevant admission authority. For community schools this is the council. For other schools the council will need to discuss their proposals with the relevant admission authority. Where it is proposed to vary admission arrangements already in place, this will need the agreement of the schools adjudicator after consultation with any relevant school.
b. That the council continues to have discussions with the schools, MATs or Diocesan bodies about proposing a consultation on an amalgamation for the following schools:
i. Harris Academy Free (Academy Free, PA3, Rye Lane) with Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park (Academy, PA3, Peckham)
ii. Comber Grove primary school with another Southwark primary school to be identified.
iii. St Mary Magdalene Church of England primary school with another Southwark primary school to be identified.
c. That it be noted that statutory processes apply to any proposal to alter a maintained school. Where amalgamations are recommended that will include the closure of a maintained school any proposals will be subject to statutory consultation and publication under the Education and Inspections Act 2006, and in accordance with regulations and guidance issued under that Act.
Any decisions to close a maintained school will ultimately need to be made by the cabinet.
Decisions regarding academies will be made by the relevant academy trust in consultation with the Department for Education.
2. That the report and appendices be noted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
To approve the closure of Townsend Primary School
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/06/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/06/2023
Effective from: 22/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
That the proposal for the closure of Townsend Primary School from 31 August 2023 be agreed.
Wards affected: North Walworth;
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
To note the forecast revenue outturn position for 2022-23, including treasury management
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/06/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/06/2023
Effective from: 22/06/2023
Decision:
It was not possible to circulate the report five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept as urgent as the council were required to note the outturn revenue position on the general fund and housing revenue account in June in order to provide necessary context to the budget setting process for 2024-25, which will commence formally in July 2023.
Additionally, an addendum report was circulated and published and contained a correction to Table 2: HRA Outturn 2022-23.
RESOLVED:
1. That the balanced general fund outturn position for 2022-23 after movements in reserves and application of planned contingency funds be noted.
2. That the key adverse variations and budget pressures underlying the outturn position be noted:
(i) The adverse variance of £2m on the DSG budget, bringing the accumulated deficit to £14.5m (net of Safety Valve funding received from Government)
(ii) Pay, energy and contractual inflation across all departments (mitigated through use of contingency and reserves)
(iii) The continuing budget pressures on temporary accommodation.
3. That the utilisation of £4m contingencyto offset adverse variances be noted.
4. That the housing revenue account outturn for 2022-23(Table 2 paragraphs 79-91of the report) which is balanced following a £6.7m draw-down from reserves be noted.
5. That the movements and balances of general fund earmarked reserves as set out in paragraphs 97-106 and Appendix B of the report be noted.
6. That the interdepartmental budget movements that exceed £250k as shown in Appendix A of the report be approved.
7. That the interdepartmental general fund budget movements that are less than £250k as shown in Appendix A of the report be noted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
To note the capital outturn position for 2022-23
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/06/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/06/2023
Effective from: 22/06/2023
Decision:
It was not possible to circulate the report five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept the item as urgent as the council were required to note the outturn capital position on the general fund and housing revenue account in June in order to provide necessary context to the revenue budget setting process for 2024-25 which will commence formally in July 2023. Estimates of capital expenditure in future years, and therefore potential borrowing requirements, will have an impact on revenue budgets.
RESOLVED:
1. That outturn and resources for 2022-23 and future years for both the general fund and housing investment programmes as detailed in Appendices A, B and D of the report be noted.
2. That the virements and variations to the general fund and housing investment capital programme as detailed in Appendix C of the report and the new capital bid contained within this report and summarised at Appendix E (further information at paragraphs 135 to 137 of the report) be approved.
3. That it be noted the significant funding requirement of £312m which needs to be identified for the general fund programme to be fully delivered over the remaining term of the programme, as detailed in Appendix A of the report.
4. That the borrowing requirement of at least £777m for the committed housing investment programme to be fully delivered over the remaining term of the programme, as detailed in Appendix B of the report be noted.
5. That the need to identify a further £1bn of funding to deliver the un-committed programme over the remaining term of the programme, as detailed in Appendix B of the report be noted.
6. That the significant contribution the capital programme is making towards the objectives of the council’s climate change strategy (see paragraphs. 18-19, 81-83 of the report and throughout departmental narratives) be noted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Approval of procurement strategy for provision of electrical installations works
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/06/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/06/2023
Effective from: 22/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the procurement strategy outlined in the report to undertake a tender procedure for two electrical installations refurbishment and maintenance contracts be approved:
· Contract A - Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Walworth and Borough and Bankside at an estimated annual cost of £4.26m
· Contract B – Camberwell, Dulwich, Peckham and Nunhead at an estimated annual cost of £4.06m.
each for a period of five years from October 2024 (at an estimated combined total cost £41.6m) with the option to extend up to a further two years (in increments at the council’s sole discretion subject to performance) making an estimated total contract value for both contracts of £58.24m.
2. That it be noted that the procurement strategy in the report will result in bidders being required to bid as backup to each other on their tendered rates to ensure an efficient service delivery.
3. That the development of an in-house option as detailed in paragraphs 29, 70 and 84 of the report be noted.
4. That authority be delegated to the strategic director of housing in consultation with the cabinet member to approve the gateway 2 report for the two electrical installations refurbishment and maintenance contracts for the reasons detailed in paragraph 42 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Councillor Darren Merrill
Adoption of the Local Development Order to grant planning approval for the Southwark district heating network (connected to SELCHP)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/06/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/06/2023
Effective from: 22/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That it be agreed to make a Local Development Order for the Southwark District Heating Network (Appendices A and B of the report).
2. That the equalities impact analysis which is in Appendix C and consultation report (Appendix D of the report) be noted.
3. That it be noted that the council has made an environmental impact assessment (EIA) screening opinion and has resolved that the Local Development Order does not comprise development, which requires EIA.
Wards affected: Faraday; North Bermondsey; Nunhead & Queen's Road; Old Kent Road; Peckham; Rotherhithe; South Bermondsey; St Giles;
Lead officer: Stephen Platts
To approve sustainable food strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/06/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/06/2023
Effective from: 22/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the sustainable food strategy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.
2. That the actions highlighted in paragraphs 4 to 17 of the report taken to tackle food insecurity in Southwark be noted.
3. That the right to food action plan as set out in Appendix 2 of the report be approved.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
SCAPE Framework - main works contract for the delivery of Sceaux Gardens redevelopment scheme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 13/06/2023 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/06/2023
Effective from: 22/06/2023
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the award of the main contract for the Sceaux Gardens Estate redevelopment, to Wilmott Dixon Construction Ltd procured via the Scape Framework for a period of 160 weeks for a contract value not to exceed £47,001,717be approved, noting this is broken down into two phases, with a break clause, for reasons set out in the financial implications at paragraphs 80-91 of the report:
· Phase 1 delivering 58 new homes at Florian and Racine for a contract sum of £34,840,744
· Phase 2 delivering 21 new homes at the Marie Curie Garage Site for a contract sum not to exceed £12,160,973 .
2. That the delegation to the strategic director of housing to proceed with phase 2 (Marie Curie garages) be approved, not exercising the break clause, for a not to exceed sum of £12,160,973, if instructed by 27 November 2023, or as adjusted in accordance with the agreed uplift business cost information service (BCIS) model if not instructed by that date, subject to there being sufficient budget available and alternative funding in place.
3. That it be noted that this scheme benefits from a £100k per unit grant subsidy from the Greater London Authority (GLA), which results in a total contribution of up to £7.9m for both phases.
4. That it be notes that the strategic director for housing gave approval to utilise the Scape framework for the appointment of Wilmott Dixon Construction for the pre-services agreement (PSA) in August 2022 and demolition / enabling works in February 2023 as set out in paragraph 10 and 11 of the report.
Wards affected: St Giles;
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Allocate additional CIL funding to a selection of existing projects.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Stephen Platts
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
To approve the award of the Commercial Cleaning Services contract commencing June 2023.
Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth
Decision published: 09/06/2023
Effective from: 09/06/2023
Decision:
That the Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth approves the award of the Commercial Cleaning Services contract, required for the eight insourced leisure facilities, to Constellia Public Limited, who will sub-contract services to Rapid Commercial Cleaning Services Limited, for a total contract value of £1,299,372 (i.e. £649,686 per annum) for a period of one year plus one year commencing 20 June 2023.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Pugh
Approval of multi-year grant funding
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 09/06/2023
Effective from: 17/06/2023
Decision:
The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing;
1. Formalises prior approval of a three-year grant awardto the Alzheimer’s Society for the sum of £164,000 per year, effective from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026, the total grant value over the three-year period will be £492,000.
2. Notes the multi-year arrangement will be subject to a termination clause (notice period of 4 months) regarding availability of funding from the Better Care Fund (BCF).
3. Notes that this proposed decision is supported by the Better Care Fund Planning Group made up of officers from Southwark council and NHS South East London (SEL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) who are working under the planning assumption that BCF funding continues for 2023-24 and beyond.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Grant funding approval
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Decision published: 09/06/2023
Effective from: 17/06/2023
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing approve the allocation of £4,950 to Southwark Black Parents Forum via a one-off grant fund. This grant will part-fund the delivery of their More Vim, More Life Project in Southwark over two dates in June 2023.
Wards affected: North Walworth;
Lead officer: Akeema Paul
The consultation and monitoring proposals were approved.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets
Decision published: 07/06/2023
Effective from: 15/06/2023
Wards affected: Faraday; Peckham; St Giles;
Lead officer: Dale Foden
To approve a new economic strategy for Southwark
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 12/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Contract award approval for main works
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: Peckham;
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Confirmation of contract Award Approval for Architect Appointment
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing
Decision due date: 08/2023
Wards affected: Old Kent Road;
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Deed of Variation to the Main works contract
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: Rotherhithe;
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Confirmation of contract Award Approval for Architect Appointment
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services
Decision due date: 11/2023
Wards affected: Old Kent Road;
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
To approve the procurement strategy for the delivery of the CCTV upgrade
Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Write off of NNDR debts over £5,000 but under £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy and Finance May - Jul 2023
Decision due date: 01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Write off rent arrears over £5,000 but under £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy and Finance May - Jul 2023
Decision due date: 01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
New prices for Mint St Park pitch and Leathermarket Gardens pitch due to new management arrangements
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks
Decision due date: 08/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Decision to award grants to various external organisations for the promotion of cycling initiatives
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Decision to implement walking and cycling improvements following public consultation
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road; Old Kent Road; Peckham; Rotherhithe;
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Consider the consultation results and make a decision whether to proceed to statutory consultation
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks
Decision due date: 08/2023
Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road;
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Extension of New Youth Deal Funding by 12 months
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Treasury Management Strategy 2024-25
Decision Maker: Council Assembly
Decision due date: 02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 12/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
To note the update for 2023-24
Decision Maker: Council Assembly
Decision due date: 11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Approval of the Generic Emergency Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Stephen Gaskell
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Approval of Single Supplier Negotiations
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Consider the consultation results and make a decision whether to proceed to statutory consultation
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks
Decision due date: 08/2023
Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road; Rye Lane;
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
To approve the roll-out of food waste collections to all households in Southwark
Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth
Decision due date: 06/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Toni Ainge
Notice of decision: 02/06/2023
Decision Maker: Director of Planning and Growth
Decision published: 01/06/2023
Effective from: 01/06/2023
Decision:
That the Director of Planning and Growth;
1. Approves the variation of the contract with Circet Ltd (formerly KN Networks Services Ltd) in the sum of £961,800 to reflect contract variations and the Settlement Agreement negotiated with Circet Ltd in order to complete the Works of Phase 1 Peckham Rye Station Square, as detailed in paragraphs 7 to 15 and paragraph 30 of this report, making a total contract value of £6,811,118.
2. Notes any delay in signing this Gateway will put the new Practical completion of the 14 August 2023, as stated in the Settlement Agreement, at risk and expose the Council to further claims for extensions of time by Circet Ltd. The Settlement Agreement must be sealed no later than Thursday 1 June 2023.
Wards affected: Rye Lane;
Lead officer: Jon Abbott
To agree the approach and funding envelope for the Positive Futures for Young People Fund grants post March 2024
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/05/2023
Release spend on technology spend corporate wide relating to the switch off of telehphone lines in 2025.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 02/05/2023
To approve the extension and variation of the parking and traffic enforcement and associated services contract
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/05/2023
To approve draft Streets for People transport strategy including:
Delivery of controlled parking/“Ward focused” delivery programme/Strategy documents for consultation
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/05/2023
To agree proposals for consultation and development of a new Culture Strategy and a new Libraries and Heritage Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets and Clean Air
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/05/2023
Contract Award Approval
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing
Decision due date: 08/2023
Wards affected: Borough & Bankside;
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 02/05/2023
To approve the contract award for the group exercise studio equipment at the insourced leisure centres
Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 02/05/2023
Approval of cost increase to contract sum and on cost
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: Rye Lane;
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 02/05/2023
Approval of award of the main works contract for the construction of Beormund Primary School at the former Bellenden School site
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services
Decision due date: 03/2024
Wards affected: Rye Lane;
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Approval of the GW2 for Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) for Areas 2 and 3 of the borough.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: Camberwell Green; Champion Hill; London Bridge & West Bermondsey; North Bermondsey; Old Kent Road; Peckham; Peckham Rye; Rotherhithe; Rye Lane; South Bermondsey; St Giles; Surrey Docks;
Lead officer: Dave Hodgson
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Write off of council tax debts over £5,000 but under £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Write off of housing benefit overpayment over £5,000 but under £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Write off of former tenant arrears over £5,000 but under £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Write off of NNDR debts over £5,000 but under £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
To approve a programme of life-cycle projects to be carried out across the Adult Social Care portfolio of properties over a 2 year period
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Approval of contract award for the provision of mental health supported living
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 12/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
To note the forecast capital outturn position
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
To note the forecast revenue outturn position
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
To approve a revised transport strategy for Southwark (previously known as the Movement Plan 2019)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 12/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
To note the forecast revenue outturn position
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
To note the forecast capital outturn position and note the update to the capital programme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Note plan for delivery of a new Cost of Living Fund and other support for residents most affected by the cost of living crisis in 2023-24
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
To approve the recommended procurement strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
To approve the amalgamation of Camelot and Cobourg Primary School, entailing the closure of Cobourg Primary School
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: Old Kent Road;
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Approval of the vision for ethical care services in Southwark
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 31/03/2023
Approval to agree variations to the Waste PFI contract
Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth
Decision due date: 08/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
To review delivery of the climate change action plan, and progress towards Net Zero by 2030 and approve any changes to the climate strategy and action plan to include climate resilience and adaptation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
To note the financial remit for 2023-24 and medium term
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
Approval of the second phase of the council's senior management reorganisation
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2023
Lead officer: Althea Loderick
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
To extend the current contracts with BCS (Electrical and Building Services) Ltd & Spokemead Maintenance Ltd whilst a new procurement exercise is carried out and completed.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
Approval of procurement strategy for district heating refurbishment and replacement works
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
Approval of procurement strategy for repairs and maintenance provision of individual heating and water
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 01/03/2023
Approval of cost increase to main works
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: Peckham;
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 01/02/2023
To approve adoption of a new Fleet Management Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 01/02/2023
To approve recommendations for the procurement of commercial fleet vehicles
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 01/02/2023
To expand the policy to include 1 bedroom properties
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michael Scorer
Notice of decision: 01/02/2023
Refresh of the Fairer Future Procurement Framework that supports the delivery of Southwark 2030 and includes provision of the Procurement Act
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Doreen Forrester-Brown
Notice of decision: 30/12/2022
Contract Award
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness
Decision due date: 11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 01/12/2022
Extension of the existing framework by a further period of up to 18 months
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance
Decision due date: 07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Doreen Forrester-Brown
Notice of decision: 01/11/2022
Report detailing the Strategic Options Assessment for SEND Buses service provision
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees
Decision due date: 11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 30/09/2022
To note the capital programme refresh and to approve amendments to the capital programme
Decision Maker: Council Assembly
Decision due date: 11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 01/06/2022
Approval of procurement strategy for an integrated domestic abuse service
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Caroline Bruce
Notice of decision: 01/04/2022
Approval of contract award for the provision of learning disabilities supported living
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services
Decision due date: 01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 01/11/2021
Approval for the procurement of the delivery care services in of extra care housing
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton
Notice of decision: 01/07/2021